
“He understands the texture and meaning of the visible universe, and 'sees into the life of things,' not by the help of mechanical instruments, but of the improved exercise of his faculties, and an intimate sympathy with Nature. The meanest thing is not lost upon him, for he looks at it with an eye to itself, not merely to his own vanity or interest, or the opinion of the world. Even where there is neither beauty nor use—if that ever were—still there is truth, and a sufficient source of gratification in the indulgence of curiosity and activity of mind. The humblest printer is a true scholar; and the best of scholars - the scholar of Nature.”
―
Table-Talk, Essays on Men and Manners
Share this quote:
Friends Who Liked This Quote
To see what your friends thought of this quote, please sign up!
4 likes
All Members Who Liked This Quote
This Quote Is From
Browse By Tag
- love (98964)
- life (77846)
- inspirational (73931)
- humor (43610)
- philosophy (30244)
- inspirational-quotes (27656)
- god (26507)
- truth (24134)
- wisdom (24004)
- romance (23682)
- poetry (22653)
- life-lessons (21415)
- death (20201)
- quotes (19424)
- happiness (18787)
- hope (18113)
- faith (18052)
- inspiration (16886)
- spirituality (15382)
- motivational (15075)
- religion (15055)
- relationships (14817)
- writing (14723)
- life-quotes (14713)
- love-quotes (14461)
- success (13590)
- motivation (12776)
- time (12634)
- science (11818)
- motivational-quotes (11645)